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a killing of one human being by another; murder
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homicide
detectives investigating a homicide
a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
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abyss
otchłań
a rope led down into the dark abyss
a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
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chasm
in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; firmly and resolutely.
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adamantly
They adamantly refused to answer any more questions.
an establishment providing accommodations, food, and drink, especially for travelers.
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Inn
to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
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relent
soften
she was going to refuse his request, but relented
abandoned especially by the owner or occupant
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derelict
derelict warehouses
meet and come into violent conflict.
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clashed
soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the game
the quality of a crystallized substance or rock of splitting along definite planes
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cleavage
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
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amenable
a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, especially on someone else's behalf
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errand
posyłka
she asked Tim to run an errand for her.
intense dislike or ill will.
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hatred
animosity
racial hatred
fill (something) up again.
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replenish
the capitan wants to replenish supplies in a small village
make a map of (an area).
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chart
we've charted a course for shore. Cook charted the coasts and waters of New Zealand
adjective (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
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taciturn
reticent
after such gatherings, she would be taciturn and morose.
angry or dissatisfied: judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
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disgruntled
judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public
slightly wet; damp or humid.
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moist
the air was moist and heavy
bite at or nibble something persistently
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gnaw
watching a dog gnaw at a big bone
a place in which devotion is paid to a saint or deity
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shrine
sanctuary
a Hindu shrine at ehich offerings are placed twice a day
food or provisions.
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victuals
vittles
turkey and other savory victuals were served
to take off one's clothing
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disrobe
you may disrobe here
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
wymachiwać
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brandish
she branished a stick at the dog
brandished a knife at them
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
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afflicted
dotknięty
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
troubled in mind: disturbed and upset
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agitated
was so agitated she could hardly speak
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
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alleviate
zaspokoić/złagodzić
he couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it
gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time.
accumulate
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amass
starting from nothing he had amassed a huge fortune
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something.
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custodian
the custodians of pension and insurance funds
make something bad or unsatisfactory better
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ameliorate
the reform did much to ameliorate living standards.
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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apprehension
obawa
he felt sick with apprehension
a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
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apprentice
a carpenter's apprentice
off the right path or route
straying
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astray
astray dog
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
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loathsome
this loathsome little swine
of the pale gray color of ash. popielate
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ashen
girl with ashen hair
tread on and crush.
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trample
the fence had been trampled down
deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind
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wretched
the slums were filled with poor wretched children
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
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avert
talks failed to avert a rail strike
a pipe or conductor through which a liquid is discharged or conveyed in a stream
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spout
feel deel respect or admiration for something
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revere
they revere god
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funeral parlor
a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
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clairvoyant
she has had a message from her clairvoyant that her son is alive and well
used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
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allegedly
she was allegedly a leading participant in the coup attempt
not being what it purports to be; false or fake
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spurious
separating authentic and spurious claims
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
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exuberant
giddily exuberant crowds
awkward in movement or in handling things.
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clumsy
a strong and very unpleasant smell.
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stench
the stench of rotting fish
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
australians
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convicts
swamp, marsh
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bog
abhor
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regars with disgust and hatred
professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business
inform or tell someone
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apprise
I thought its right to appraise Chris for what had happened

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